Mirithu Girls Secondary School in Limuru, Kiambu County, has been closed indefinitely after a dormitory fire destroyed property due to a suspected electrical fault.

The school administration issued a notice to parents in the wake of the incident, urging them to come collect their kids.

According to one parent, the school did not specify when the learners would resume their studies, particularly since one of the key dormitories had been completely razed. 

“The school called and told us the school has shut down indefinitely, and we should come and pick up our children,” stated one of the parents.

The parents are expressing concern about the possibility of the school asking them to pay extra costs while normal learning resumes, with many saying they do not even have the capacity to pay the second-term fees.

This comes after a dormitory was destroyed in a fire that broke out on Wednesday night, leaving students counting losses after personal belongings were reduced to ashes.

The blaze erupted while students were attending evening prep classes, allowing for a swift evacuation that ensured no injuries or fatalities were reported.

School administrators confirmed that all students, teachers and support staff were safely accounted for after the incident.

Initial investigations point to a possible electrical malfunction as the cause of the fire, although authorities are expected to conduct a full assessment to establish the exact source.

The flames spread rapidly through the structure, which was largely constructed from timber, making it highly susceptible to fire.

By the time emergency efforts brought the situation under control, the dormitory had been extensively damaged, with bedding, clothing, books and other personal items completely destroyed.

Students, members of staff and local residents joined forces to contain the blaze and prevent it from reaching nearby buildings.

Their efforts helped avert a larger disaster, protecting other school facilities from damage.